A Baker's Dozen — J.L. Campbell

In true Jamaican style, Dionne, Justine and Kyra have found ways to make the best of a bad situation. According to Jamaican parlance, they've learned to tun dem han' mek fashion. Their combined financial need, drive to succeed and lack of emotional support are detrimental to their survival, but these enterprising women are living the best life they can -- coming up with creative ways to survive -- given their situation.

The lack of emotional support and the death of romance with their partners deepen their problems, which in turn leads them down a path of distraction -- even as they strengthen their friendship.

Friends. Sisters. Keepers of shocking secrets. This selection of intertwined short stories traces the path of three black women whose lives intertwine in Distraction, the novel.